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Buke Family History

Buke Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Duke, Burke, Luke, Bake, Buse, Buske, Bue, Buie, Buker, Bute

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Where is the Buke family from?

You can see how Buke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Buke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buke. 20% of Buke men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Buke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buke were Salesman and Farm. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 408 immigration records available for the last name Buke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 456 military records available for the last name Buke. For the veterans among your Buke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Buke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buke in 1970 was 86, and 93 in 1991.

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